Rutgers freshmen halfbacks Robert Martin (7) and Josh Hicks (8) are options to return kickoffs in the season-opener. (Jason Towlen/MyCentralJersey.com)

Robert Martin and Josh Hicks were in line to play to Rutgers football as true freshmen before Wednesday's announcement that Justin Goodwin was moving from the offensive backfield to the defensive backfield.

Now, Martin and Hicks likely will have even bigger role behind Paul James and Desmon Peoples.

The two newcomers discussed their expectations with colleague Mike Becker, who also asked around to teammates and coaches about Martin and Hicks.